Terminal Objectives

The DNP degree is designed to prepare graduates to function as highly developed clinicians/leaders in advanced nursing practice or systems of care. Graduates are prepared to practice in a variety of complex clinical, organizational and/or educational systems with diverse populations and are able to affect changes in health care outcomes through evidence-based decision-making and system redesign.

Apply organizational theories and systems thinking to improve the quality, cost-effectiveness and safety outcomes of practice decisions and initiatives

Apply effective strategies for managing the ethical dilemmas inherent in patient care, the health care organization and research

Apply knowledge of informatics to monitor and improve outcomes, programs and systems of care

Provide leadership in influencing policies on the financing, regulation and delivery of health care

Lead interprofessional teams to improve patient and population health outcomes

Function independently in an advanced nursing role to improve health outcomes in a specialty area of practice

Graduation Requirements

The DNP degree requires a minimum of 62 term hours of post-baccalaureate or 30 term hours of post-master’s study. All Doctor of Nursing Practice students must complete degree requirements within five years.

Subtotal: 12 Hours

Total: 71

Minimum credits required: Successful completion of the AGPCNP BSN to DNP track requires a minimum of 71 term hours for graduation. Upon review of an individual’s academic portfolio, additional courses or clinical hours may be required.